FxWirePro- Gold Daily Outlook

Ichimoku Analysis (4- Hour chart)

Tenken-Sen- $1976.48

Kijun-Sen- $1966.70

Gold prices pared some of their gains after mixed US economic data. It hits a low of $1965 and currently trading around $1970.19.

The number of people who have filed for unemployment benefits declined to 228000 in the week ending July 15th, compared to a forecast of 242K. US Philly fed manufacturing index dropped to -13.50 vs.-10 expected.

 US dollar index- weak. Minor support around 99.50/98. The near-term resistance is 100.60/102.

According to the CME Fed watch tool, the probability of a 25 bpbs rate hike in July increased to 99.80% from 93% a week ago.

 The US 10-year yield showed a minor pullback on mixed US economic data. The  US 10 and 2-year spread narrowed to -98.6% from -110%.

 Factors to watch for gold price action-

   Global stock market- bullish (negative for gold)

  US dollar index - Bearish (Positive for gold)

  US10-year bond yield- Bearish (positive for gold)

Technical:

The near–term support is around $1950, a break below targets of $1945/1930. The yellow metal faces minor resistance around $1965, and a breach above will take it to the next level of $1980/$2000.

 It is good to buy on dips around $1960 with SL around $1950 for TP of $1990/$2000.